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My name is Adam Wolff. I offer piano lessons catered to beginners. I am classically trained and have over 32 years of experience, with over half of that time playing professionally. My approach to lesson plans offer a hybrid blend of traditional training including theory, rhythm & timing, site reading and ear training. However, they also include helpful tips and tricks that I have picked up from over three decades of experience. I sculpt each lesson based on methods that I feel each individual student will most easily grasp and retain. I have a way of breaking everything down to its easiest form to understand. My lesson plans are structured in a way that focuses on the student having fun (because that's what it's all about!), while learning important concepts at the same time. I do this in a way that shows, not only how to apply these concepts, but also why these concepts and techniques are important to understand. I teach people how I would have wanted to be taught when I first started playing at the age of 8.
I prefer to work with beginners because I can give them the solid foundation that they need to become the springboard for all future progression to come.
I offer three options for lessons which include lessons in my home studio, traveling to the student and remote lessons virtually. Each option has its own level of pricing starting with virtual lessons being the most economical and me traveling to the student being the highest priced.
I am also the owner of a professional home recording studio called Howling Wolff Recording Studio (HWRS) where I offer audio recording/editing/mixing services. When the student travels to me, lessons take place in the studio. My studio provides a musically focused and comfortable space that my students really enjoy. I love what I do and it shows through my teaching! Teaching piano melds my two greatest passions in life...Playing piano and teaching others, by passing along the skills and knowledge that I have learned from over three decades of training and playing.
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Hired 10 times
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1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 4:00 pmMon3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Musical style
Classical
Pop
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Hiwot G.
Jul 15, 2019
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Adam is wonderful with the kids. They are enjoying their first experience with the piano. Looking forward to see them through their next phase.
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Howling Wolff Piano Lessons's reply
Thanks so much Hiwot! I love working with your three boys. It's exciting to see how they progress with each week!
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Ian K.
Aug 13, 2019
My seven year old son Jacob has been taking lessons from Adam for the past few months. He has a great time at the lessons and practices every day at home. Adam keeps it light-hearted and fun and Jacob loves working with him. He gets to practice with Adam in his own, home-based, professional recording studio! I can honestly say that I'm inspired by all of the progress Jacob has made in only a few months of lessons. If you're looking for a great piano teacher, who is passionate and dedicated, I would highly recommend Adam at Howling Wolff Pianolessons!
Howling Wolff Piano Lessons's reply
Thanks so much for the very kind words Ian! Jacob makes me realize why I love teaching piano with every lesson. His growth continues to impress me!
Nathalie W.
Mar 10, 2020
Adam has been such a wonderful teacher. Since I took off piano for about 4 years, we weren’t sure of my skill level. During our first lesson, he did an amazing job of figuring out what to focus on to get me back on track. Adam always has his lessons planned out throughly, with a great mixture of technical material as well as fun learning. Couldn’t recommend more!
Howling Wolff Piano Lessons's reply
Thanks so much for your kind words Nathalie! It's been a real pleasure working with you!
Jenny E.
Aug 6, 2019
I have two 5 year old twins that love to bang away on our old upright piano. They also both love to dance. I thought it may be a sign that they are musically inclined. I looked into enrolling them in pianolessons through a music academy. After I learned how expensive it would be I was pretty turned off to the whole idea.
About two weeks later, I was at my high school reunion and talking with a friend that I haven’t seen in over 20 years. I mentioned how I wanted to enroll my boys in pianolessons, but it was too expensive. She told me that her 9 year old daughter has been taking lessons for the past few months, AND that the teacher comes to her house! She gave me Adam’s number and I called him the next day. He was very kind and helpful. His rates were way more reasonable than the academy’s AND he comes to our house. It would have even been cheaper if I would have taken the boys to his studio. However, it’s worth the little bit extra for not dealing with the hassle of the commute and traffic. (especially because the lessons are around rush hour!)
I give Adam a lot of credit for having the patience to work with my boys. They are a real handful, but Adam keeps the lessons fun and engaging so they don’t lose their focus. It’s only been a couple of lessons so far, but I’m very happy seeing how much fun they are having and watching them progress. Howling Wolff PianoLessons are definitely the way to go! Thanks Adam! (and Sheila for suggesting lol!)
Howling Wolff Piano Lessons's reply
I really appreciate this review Jenny! Ben and Dylan are great boys! Although challenging sometimes, I love seeing them have fun at the piano while also progressing!
Marian G.
Sep 1, 2020
Adam is an excellent and professional instructor. He makes learning how to play the piano for an adult like me easygoing. I am very positive that by the time I finish my lessons with him, I'll become a pro. I recommend him to anyone who wants to start learning how to play the piano from scratch.
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rates are based off of three options... remote (virtual) lessons (most economical), student travels to me or I travel to the student (highest price). I only offer hour long lessons for any student over the age of 7. For students under the age of 7, I offer half-hour lessons. Remote (virtual) lessons are $55/hour, If the student travels to me it is ($65/hour) and if I travel to the student it is $75/hour. For students under the age of 7, lessons are $30/half-hour if student travels to me and $40/half-hour if I travel to the student. The amount of the first lesson is paid, at least, 48 hours before the lesson. I accept all major credit cards, paypal & Venmo. The first lesson is a trial to determine if everyone involved would like to continue with the lessons on a weekly basis. If so, lessons are charged, in advance, covering 4 weeks of lessons at a time. Howling Wolff Piano Lessons is a State & Federal recognized business. A 3% convenience fee is applied, if paying by credit card.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
An initial conversation is needed to discuss what you are looking to get out of the piano lessons. Are the piano lessons for you, your child, a grandparent? etc... Each student is different and I want us both to find out if we are the right fit for one another.
If we are a good fit, I will go over all of the logistical details to ensure that both parties understand the process. (I like to keep things as simple as possible!)
On the first actual lesson, I will determine the best approach for each individual student. (what to focus on first, notes, rhythm, theory, ear training, reading music, composition etc...) Every student learns differently, so I will adapt my lesson plans to how I feel the student will most easily grasp, retain and gain the most value from.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 30 years of experience on the piano. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, from Salisbury University, where I minored in music theory & composition. Throughout all of my 30+ years of experience, I have been trained, by a number of instructors, in classical, contemporary and modern styles. I have been composing original music since the age of eight. (I'm 38 now) In my early twenties I began playing, professionally, in several bands, as the keyboardist/pianist. I am continually hired to compose, play record and mix piano/synth pieces for client music projects at my recording studio, Howling Wolff Recording Studio.
I also graduated, at the top of my class, from the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts in 2012. In 2014 I resigned from my corporate job and built a professional Recording Studio, out of my home, called Howling Wolff Recording Studio. At the studio, I am regularly hired to compose, play, record and mix piano/synth pieces for client music projects. I operate the studio, full time, and offer piano lessons in the Live Room of the studio.
